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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.11, 1,562.34 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.11, 1,562.34 and 660.04 is: 910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.11 : 1,562.34 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.11/1,562.34 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.11x = 1,562.34 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.11x = 1,031,195.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,195.78/1,132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.86

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